Supply Chain @ MIT

MAY 28, 2015

Featured Transportation Colombia investing in infrastructure logistics in Colombia MIT CTL President Juan Santos South America transportationIf Colombia is to realize its vast economic potential, the country must improve the efficiency of its freight transportation systems. But the national and regional government agencies responsible for infrastructure planning and construction lack the knowledge required to achieve the required improvements.

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Colombia Policies South America Government 57

Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2018

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Prices Set To Ramp Up For Chinese New Year: Freight Rate Update Wk 2. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

Freight 238

Freight China South America Europe 238

Resilinc

MAY 17, 2017

Last week’s Ransomware attack that impacted more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries, crippling industries in Europe, Asia and South America, should have caught the attention of supply chain risk managers.

Supply Chain Risk Management 62

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management South America Asia 62

Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Air Freight Rates Peak, Ocean Rates Slowly Sink: Freight Rate Update Wk 50. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

Freight 136

Freight South America Europe China 136

Quintiq

JULY 24, 2014

We will have offices in Japan, South Korea, India and South America, and more. At Quintiq, news is often greeted with excitement. That’s because it is usually great news.

South Korea 207

South Korea South America France KPI 207

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,

Conference 256

Conference Las Vegas Logistics San Antonio 256

Freightos

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. All Quiet On The Eastern Front. Freight Rate Update Wk7. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

Freight 152

Freight China South America Europe 152

The 21st Century Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2017

Ford has been around for 100 years and the five main regions of the company (North and South America, Asia, Europe and Middle/Eastern Africa) grew up individually.

Capacity 217

Capacity Global South America Brazil 217

Freightos

MARCH 6, 2018

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. How Far Will Ocean Freight Rates Fall? Freight Rate Update Wk9. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

Freight 127

Freight China South America Europe 127

Freightos

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Last week, we saw Hong Kong to Europe going for $21/kg, and Europe to South America at $26/kg. Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Year Ends On A High – Air Freights Stay High, Ocean Rates Rise: Freight Rate Update Wk 51.

Freight 142

Freight South America Europe China 142

Freightos

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Stable Prices In Advance Of CNY Shutdown. Freight Rate Update Wk6. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

China 117

China South America Freight Europe 117

Freightos

JANUARY 26, 2018

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Chinese New Year Is On The Radar: Freight Rate Update Wk 3. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

China 117

China South America Freight Europe 117

Freightos

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Air Freight Hits Capacity. Ocean Rates Still Falling. Freight Rate Update Wk 48. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Air Freight Hits Capacity. Ocean Rates Still Falling.

Freight 127

Freight Capacity South America Europe 127

Freightos

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Ocean Rates Down 42% From Nov. Freight Rate Update Wk 47. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. The Biggest Gap On Last Year’s Ocean Prices So Far This Year.

China 127

China Freight South America Europe 127

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

As reported by the BBC: Prosecutors say a Dutch-based trafficking group hid cocaine and heroin among legitimate cargoes, including timber and bananas shipped in containers from South America. “FedEx and UPS have ground to a complete standstill today due to what they say is a virus in their logistics shipping software…blaming the hacking group Anonymous after they declared their intention to punish shipping companies for halting shipments of flu vaccines into China.

Guidelines 146

Guidelines New York City South America Belgium 146

Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 3, 2017

Ireland 52

Ireland South America New Zealand Australia 52

Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

Jim Tompkins , CEO of Tompkins International, E-Commerce Trends : Tompkins highlighted various e-commerce trends and stats in Mexico, including the fact that Mexico is the second largest e-commerce market in South America behind Brazil.

Mexico 180

Mexico Logistics South America Brazil 180

Freightos

DECEMBER 12, 2017

I’ve seen forwarders paying more than 18€ per kg (over $20/kg) for Europe to South America, and even one offer around 30€ per kg. Europe-South America Atlantic. Europe-South America Pacific. Air Freight Frenzy: Freight Rate Update Wk 49.

Freight 117

Freight South America Europe China 117

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; you can check their websites for information regarding dates and locations.

Conference 108

Conference Las Vegas Tucson San Jose 108

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Houston is also a major freight hub for rail and sea traffic, as well as trucking, including trade with Mexico by land and with South America and other regions by sea. Then Irma headed toward Florida, and those same Southeast hubs re-focused and moved freight south instead of west.

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Houston Louisiana Tampa Arkansas 130

DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2017

When there is no El Niño or La Niña, the normal weather pattern features surface winds along the equator that move warm water from South America to the west, towards New Zealand and Indonesia. – Dry in the South, Wet in Northwest and Midwest.

Montana 130

Montana South America Oregon Milwaukee 130

Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

Asia, South Africa, Australia/NZ, North America and South America are all largely containerized. By 1983, container ships are carrying 12 million TEUs , with trade routes extending to the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. The History of the Shipping Container.

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Shipping Cargo South Africa Los Angeles 186

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2015

29, 2014): By year’s end, chief executives at all of America’s Fortune 500 companies should get a letter signed by the president of the American Bar Association. companies liable for child labor, slavery, human trafficking and dangerous working conditions among their suppliers, the risks to corporate brands grows by the day, said Chris Johnson, the former general counsel of General Motors North America who heads the ABA business section’s supply-chain initiative.

North America 142

North America South America America California 142

Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

For example, in addition to Southeast Asia, the US company might consider a second manufacturing contract with a company in Ireland, Eastern Europe or South America — wherever the cost per unit is affordable and climate vulnerability may be less intensive.

Asia 74

Asia Ireland South America Taiwan 74

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). I spent this week at SAPICS in South Africa. Global multinational companies have a dilemma.

Africa 151

Africa South Africa Kenya Internet of things 151

Quintiq

MARCH 11, 2014

Complete CKD components often still travel half way round the world in containers to be assembled into new cars in South America or Asia with less value creation – perhaps supplemented by a few tyres from domestic production.

South America 130

South America Automotive China Asia 130

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Robinson’s TMC Division Enters South American Marketplace. With six feet of it on the ground, it’s hard not to talk about snow around here. Unless you’re talking about ice dams, of course, and how water is dripping into your house, which is what I’m dealing with at the moment.

Brazil 148

Brazil Logistics Cuba South America 148

Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2015

He held several executive positions with the company in Asia, North and South America. Supply chain technology is becoming mission-critical for global companies. One reason for this is that companies are outsourcing more, in order to raise profitability. 86% of logistics service providers (LSPs) said their shippers increased outsourcing this year over last, according to a recent Capgemini survey.

Logistics 138

Logistics South America Asia Supply Chain 138

Cerasis

MARCH 9, 2015

After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. Other emerging markets include South America (not including Mexico), India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico. Even North America and Europe, which are well-established markets, have plenty of room for growth.

North America 120

North America South America China India 120

NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2016

Let’s look at the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement as an example, where 12 countries around the Pacific Rim have signed an all-inclusive deal that excludes China, Korea and India, and promotes trade between critical nations in South East Asia, North and South America, South Pacific and Japan. Today’s guest blog is posted by Timothy Barnes, who I met through the SCRC.

Asia 62

Asia Brunei Australia Vietnam 62

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

A strong El Niño can cause drought in Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America—while inundating North America with rain. That storm was considered one of the more extreme events in North America, and it’s estimated that more than US $2.8B

Hawaii 71

Hawaii North America Argentina South America 71

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

When the added costs of transportation and inventory working capital impacts are added, there is a solid logic to bringing manufacturing back to North America. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America. Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing.

West Virginia 116

West Virginia Internet of things Apparel South America 116

The Network Effect

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Starbucks – From the coffee beans in South America and Asia that end up in your cup and the door handles you grab as you enter and leave their stores: Starbucks is focused on creating the best customer experience. Image Credit: Flickr User Jeff Djevdet.

Retail 141

Retail Handbook South America Omnichannel 141

Elementum

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

With similar economic interests in the Middle East and South America, China must find ways to facilitate expanding trade with these regions. China is leading an initiative to revive one of the largest feats of trade infrastructure the world has ever known. Dating from China’s Han Dynasty, the Silk Road has stood sentinel for centuries — a network of trade routes linking the country’s commerce hubs to its biggest trading partners.

China 58

China Sri Lanka Belarus Kazakhstan 58

Kewill

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

For example, the pharmaceutical industry, which has several products requiring a temperature controlled environment, presents a large opportunity for growth in air freight given that generic products are routinely produced in developing economies such as India and South America and shipped worldwide.

Freight 62

Freight South America India Pharmaceutical 62

Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

To mitigate the investment and production loss in Tianjin, JLR has planned new production centers in continental Europe and South America. China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled.

Chemicals 62

Chemicals Slovakia Austria South America 62

Supply Chain @ MIT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Twenty student teams from four SCALE centers in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America took part in a competition called the 2013 SCALE Challenge. Face time. Virtual teams benefit from opportunities to meet colleagues in person.

South America 60

South America North America America Asia 60